William H. 'Wild Bill' Brown, 62

William H. "Wild Bill" Brown, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

He was born on June 1, 1943, in Rocky Ford, Colo., to Mr. and Mrs. William Brown.

Bill was an avid NASCAR fan.

He loved watching both Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr. race.

He was fiercely proud of his military service as a Marine and his tours in Vietnam were he was a POW for 15 months.

Bill is survived by his wife, Emogene "Jeane" Brown of Kalispell; eight sons and five daughters.

Services with military honors will be held at a later date.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Bill's family.